The idea of the separation of body and soul comes from Greek thought, which influenced early Christianity. Salvation was said to be removal from the world, escape from the body, the overcoming of everything carnal and material.

I am away on a pilgrimage this weekend. We will be celebrating Mass at the Cathedral in Burgos, Spain on Sunday; Loyola, Spain, in the conversion chapel of St. Ignatius, on Monday.

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